What grows in Province de Beni Mellal
Beni Mellal Khenifra, Morocco
The 2026/27 season in Province de Beni Mellal
| When the rains are expected | October 2026 to April 2027 |
|---|---|
| Rain in a typical year | About 492 mm |
| This season's rain | Rain close to usual — plan around about 492 mm falling roughly when it always does |
| This season's heat | Hotter than usual — about +1.6 °C over the growing months. Heat makes the same rain do less, so a dry spell bites sooner: do not plant late, and shade or mulch what you can. |
| What that supports | enough rain for one full main crop, warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth |
| Ground this covers | 4 kinds of ground. The season below is the largest that farms — about 56% of this area. |
| 56% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 193 growing days · about 480 mm · October to April |
|---|---|
| 29% | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; cool for part of the year, so frost sets the planting date 96 growing days · about 350 mm |
| 6% | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; cool for part of the year, so frost sets the planting date 160 growing days · about 380 mm · October to April |
| 4% | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 178 growing days · about 390 mm · October to April |
last updated 17 September 2026
What grows in Province de Beni Mellal
56% lowland, sub-humid, mild winter — 14 crops
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BeetrootFavourablePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 15 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
23.4–27.2 t/ha expected
· about 35.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CabbageFavourablePlant 7 Oct 2026 – 27 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
32.4–40.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 62.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LettuceFavourablePlant 28 Sep 2026 – 10 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
14.8–15.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 · about 31.3 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 15 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
24.6–28.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 44.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
KaleFavourablePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
22.4–26.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 44.7 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
WheatFavourablePlant 14 Jan 2027 – 3 Feb 2027 opens in 15 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
2.1–2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 6.1 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 26 Sep 2026 – 26 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
15.1–18.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 39.2 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GarlicFavourablePlant 7 Oct 2026 – 16 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
4.3–5.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 15.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
OnionFavourable
Plant 25 Nov 2026 – 4 Jan 2027 opens in 8 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
13.5–17.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 1 May 2027 · about 40.3 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
Common beanFavourablePlant 26 Dec 2026 – 4 Feb 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
0.9–1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 2.7 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
ChickpeaFavourablePlant 14 Jan 2027 – 23 Jan 2027 opens in 15 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
1.1–1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2026 – 30 Sep 2026
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageable -
TeffModeratePlant 15 Jan 2027 – 14 Feb 2027 opens in 15 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 3.1 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
CucumberModeratePlant 24 Feb 2027 – 16 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
7.6–9.2 t/ha expected
· about 35.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CarrotModeratePlant 25 Jan 2027 – 3 Feb 2027 opens in 17 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.4 t/ha expected
· about 44.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum
6% semi-arid, cool, winter rain — 1 crop
4% lowland, semi-arid, mild winter — 2 crops
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BeetrootModeratePlant 30 Sep 2026 – 10 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
6.4–7.8 t/ha expected
· about 35.8 t/ha
Frost riskSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Swiss chardModeratePlant 26 Sep 2026 – 6 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
10.9–14.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 44.7 t/ha
Frost riskNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum
Rain-fed. These dates are worked out from each place's own rainfall, for a field watered by the season — with irrigation a window can open earlier, close later, or come round more than once a year. Check your own field under What grows, or get the Divisi app for a calendar dated to your farm.
What grows in Province de Beni Mellal with irrigation
These need water applied — rain alone will not carry them here. The dates are the windows their own water supply allows.
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Jute mallowFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Sweet orangeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 30 Jun 2026 – 10 Jun 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 33.5 t/ha expected
Frost riskSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
MandarinFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 29.3 t/ha expected
Frost riskSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
TomatoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 2 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 62.6 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
EggplantFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 44.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
WatermelonFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 44.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
African eggplantFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 31.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
AmaranthFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 26.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
African nightshadeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
ChilliFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
OkraFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Spider plantFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
MaizeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 2 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SorghumFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 2 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CottonFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.6 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
GroundnutFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.6 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SoybeanFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 2 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.6 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Pearl milletFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLimited rooting depth -
SunflowerFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 2 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.1 t/ha expected
Frost risk -
TobaccoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 2 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CowpeaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Bambara groundnutFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Green gramFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
FonioFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
RoselleFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Egusi melonFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
PumpkinFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 31.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SesameFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TurmericFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 26.6 t/ha expected
Soil pH below the crop's optimum -
Niger seedFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GuavaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.6 t/ha expected
Frost risk -
LablabFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 2 Mar 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableLimited rooting depth -
Sweet pepperFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2027 – 10 Feb 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.8 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's range
What Divisi would not plant in Province de Beni Mellal
Every crop in the catalogue is scored against this district, not only the ones that work — so the list above is a decision rather than a shortlist. These are the rest, with what ruled each one out.
- Pumpkin Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Tobacco Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Sunflower Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Passion fruit Moderate — Frost & pests
- Mango Moderate — Frost & pests
- Groundnut Moderate — Water
- Jute mallow Moderate — Water
- African eggplant Unsuitable — Temperature
- African nightshade Unsuitable — Temperature
- Amaranth Unsuitable — Temperature
- Avocado Unsuitable — Water
- Bambara groundnut Unsuitable — Temperature
- Banana Unsuitable
- Cashew Unsuitable
- Cassava Unsuitable
- Cocoa Unsuitable
- Coconut Unsuitable
- Taro Unsuitable
- Arabica coffee Unsuitable
- Robusta coffee Unsuitable
- Cotton Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cowpea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Eggplant Unsuitable — Temperature
- Egusi melon Unsuitable — Temperature
- Enset Unsuitable
- Finger millet Unsuitable — Temperature
- Fonio Unsuitable — Temperature
- Ginger Unsuitable
- Grapefruit Unsuitable
- Green gram Unsuitable — Temperature
- Guava Unsuitable — Water
- Chilli Unsuitable — Temperature
- Lablab Unsuitable — Temperature
- Lemon Unsuitable — Water
- Lime Unsuitable
- Maize Unsuitable — Temperature
- Mandarin Unsuitable — Water
- Moringa Unsuitable
- Niger seed Unsuitable — Temperature
- Oil palm Unsuitable
- Okra Unsuitable — Temperature
- Papaya Unsuitable
- Pearl millet Unsuitable — Temperature
- Pigeon pea Unsuitable
- Pineapple Unsuitable
- Rice Unsuitable — Temperature
- Roselle Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sesame Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sorghum Unsuitable — Temperature
- Soybean Unsuitable — Temperature
- Spider plant Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sugarcane Unsuitable
- Sweet orange Unsuitable — Water
- Sweet pepper Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet potato Unsuitable — Temperature
- Tea Unsuitable
- Tomato Unsuitable — Temperature
- Turmeric Unsuitable
- Watermelon Unsuitable — Temperature
- Yam Unsuitable
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 60 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Province de Beni Mellal, and the map colours which kind of ground each part of it is. Your own soil, slope and rainfall will shift the dates — the Divisi app works them out for your field, and dates each job that follows.
Or check your field firstThis calendar moves
Planting windows shift with the forecast. Leave your email and we'll send what changed, and a note when planting time nears — a couple of emails a month at most.
Frequently asked questions
What crops grow well in Province de Beni Mellal?
Beetroot, Swiss chard, Cabbage, Lettuce, Kale all rate well in Province de Beni Mellal — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Beetroot in Province de Beni Mellal?
In Province de Beni Mellal the window for Beetroot runs 6 Oct 2026 to 15 Nov 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in Province de Beni Mellal?
Divisi does. It reads Province de Beni Mellal's own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average, so the planting dates and crop shortlist on this page are the same ones the app works out for a field here — then dates each job for that field, and keeps working with no signal.
Is this exact for my own field?
No — these are readings taken across Province de Beni Mellal, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.